A public relations virtual summit
World-class experts share their secrets for crafting coverage-worthy stories, pitching journalists, and leveraging earned media for big results!
With access to 20+ world-class public relations experts, authors, and journalists, the Earned Media Mastery Summit will help you:
- Craft newsworthy stories and set a foundation for earned media success
- Get practical tips on message crafting and etiquette for media interviews
- How to successfully pitch your stories to the media
- Gain insights on how journalist and influencer’s jobs have changed and what that means for PR
- Identify tools and processes to effectively measure earned media
- …and so much more!
Whether you’re a long-time practitioner, mid-career, just starting out, or a PR student or educator, we guarantee you’ll find tons of practical and inspiring ideas.
Not to mention… You can do all of this from the comfort of your office, home, a favorite patio, or anywhere you have access to WiFi!
No travel or expensive accommodations required!
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Crafting coverage-worthy stories
As PR professionals, we take what other people might see as trivial, banal, or boring, and we craft the kind of captivating narratives that convinces audiences that it’s worth caring about and engaging with. But sometimes we need a bit of inspiration. In this series, our speakers share their strategies for creating a story that will set the foundation for all of your earned media success.
- Crafting newsworthy stories
- Communicating your messages effectively in media interviews
- Integrating breaking news with your story messaging
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Perfecting your pitch
So now you’ve got a story. But is it getting the attention it deserves? Our speakers dive into the meat of what every PR person wants to know: how to successfully pitch your story to the media. Because no matter how great your story is, it can’t have any impact without the eyes and ears of the audiences that matter most.
- Pitching in tough media environments
- Working with influencers
- What journalists really want from PR pros
Perfecting your pitch
So now you’ve got a story. But is it getting the attention it deserves? Our speakers dive into the meat of what every PR person wants to know: how to successfully pitch your story to the media. Because no matter how great your story is, it can’t have any impact without the eyes and ears of the audiences that matter most.
- Pitching in tough media environments
- Working with influencers
- What journalists really want from PR pros
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Tools, tactics & tricks
You can’t track improvement without setting a bar. So, have you set your earned media bar? In this series, our speakers look at the tools and processes that can help you measure your earned media, leverage its success, and increase its impact.
- The role of AI in earned media
- The right way to measure earned media
- How to make the most of tools like media databases
“What if I can’t make all the sessions?”
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Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jonah Berger
NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author and Professor
Michael Smart
PR Coach, Speaker, and CEO
Our Speakers
And more to come!
David Meerman Scott
Bestselling author and speaker
Gini Dietrich
Founder and CEO of Spin Sucks, Author, Blogger, Podcaster
Tom Hallman, Jr.
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist & author
Katie Paine
Author & Founder of KDPaine & Partners Inc., The Delahaye Group and Paine Publishing
Stephen Waddington
UK Managing Director of Metia, Professor, Author
Ronn Torossian
Founder & CEO, 5W Public Relations
Curtis Sparrer
Principal, Bospar
Nicole Rodrigues
CEO, NRPR Group
Brad Phillips
CEO, Throughline Group
Tiffany Guarnaccia
CEO, Kite Hill PR
Christopher Elliott
Award-winning journalist, author & consumer advocate
Joseph Thornley
Podcaster, Blogger, CEO of Thornley Fallis Communications
Martin Waxman
Author, Professor, CEO of Martin Waxman Communications
Sangeetha Sarma
Account Supervisor, Vanguard Communications
Shalon Roth
Founder of PR-it, Author, Blogger
Frank Strong
Founder & President, Sword and the Script Media
Jess Flynn
Founder & CEO, Red Sky
Megan DeLaire
Journalist
Martin Lyster
CEO, Agility PR Solutions
Kyle Villeneuve
Client Success, Agility PR Solutions
Ashley Brune
Vice President of PR, The Abbi Agency
Michele Frost
VP Digital, PAN Communications
Brian Kelley
Vice President of PR and Employee Experience, Sage Communications
What you get with your All-Access Pass
Unlimited access and amazing bonuses:
Lifetime Access to all the Sessions
Take your time going through the lessons. Watch and re-watch to your heart’s content.
$100 Off Your Next Bulldog Awards Entry
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1 FREE Month of Media Monitoring ($400 value)
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MP3 Recordings of All the Sessions ($200 value)
Load them on your phone or iPod to listen and learn on the go!
Free Crisis Communications Guide & Workbook ($50 value)
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What Makes This Event Different?
No Travel Required
No hotel. No plane ticket. No business expenses.
Watch it from your computer at the office. In your sweatpants at home. On a patio with your laptop. The choice is entirely up to you! As long as you’ve got access to a computer and Internet connection, you’re good to go!
Your Content, Your Time
This entire summit is designed with your schedule in mind.
All Earned Media Mastery Summit sessions will be available online for registrants for a 48hr period so that you can watch them at your own convenience. Upgrade to an all-access pass and gain unlimited lifetime access to all content so that you can revisit sessions whenever you want.
The Lineup
To put it bluntly, our speakers rock.
We’ve brought together a group of public relations experts, authors, and journalists with an eclectic mix of specialties and interests who are passionate about their work and committed to helping the industry thrive. Whether you’re a PR student, new in your career, middle of the road, or a long-time practitioner, we guarantee you’ll find some new and inspiring ideas and discussions amongst our top-notch lineup of speakers.
Unlimited Access is the Way to Go
You’ve already taken the first step to accessing all this amazing content, and if you’re motivated and you can clear out your schedule, you can stream all the summit sessions with our compliments for 48 hours after they air.
Get UNLIMITED access to over 15 sessions, hours of insight, and dozens of world-class communications experts for an unbeatable price of only $97 – for now!
This is the most budget-friendly option available, as the price will only go up from here.
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KEYNOTES
Jonah Berger
The 6 Secret Principles of Contagious Content
Ever wondered why some things catch on and become popular while others falter? How to generate more word of mouth for a product or initiative you’re working on? This talk reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social transmission. Discover how six basic principles drive all sorts of things to become popular. If you’ve ever wondered why certain stories get shared, brands get more word of mouth, or videos go viral, this talk will explain why, and show how to leverage these ideas to craft contagious content.
Michael Smart
Work Smarter, Not Harder, to Land More Media Coverage
Breaking through to key media outlets is harder than ever… if you keep doing it the old way. But earned media has vital advantages that no other form of marketing can bring, so successful PR is increasingly valuable. Media pitching guru Michael Smart will share four key strategies that select PR pros are using to earn far more than their share of coverage. These approaches apply across all industries, to companies and causes alike.
Crafting Coverage-Worthy Stories
Ronn Torossian
Interesting and Useful: How to get Media to Give a Damn
How do you find something interesting and useful that reporters will want to cover? How do you create those qualities when a client has a dull story they want covered? Join Ronn Torossian, “bad-boy of PR” and founder of NYC’s 5W Public Relations to hear about everything from courting controversy to making interesting stories happen.
InsidePR Panel
Earned Media Evolved: Coverage, Convergence and the Future of PR
Before you knew what a podcast was, Gini Dietrich, Joseph Thornley, and Martin Waxman were running InsidePR. In this special video edition, they discuss how earned media strategies, channels, and focus have changed. Revisit the PESO model and learn how AI and convergence are changing the earned media game.
Brad Phillips
10 Difficult Reporter Questions (and How to Answer Them)
Brad Phillips, aka Mr. Media Training and author of The Media Training Bible gives you practical tips to help you face even the toughest interview questions. Watch this session to prepare yourself for your next appearance, or to pick up some advice you can share with your clients and executives.
Jess Flynn
Speaking with Strength: Message & Media
When the media calls or shows up, are you ready to deliver? Jess Flynn will share techniques to help you own your introduction and hone in on your messages, along with mindset tips to handle whatever comes your way.
David Meerman Scott
Newsjacking: How to do it Right (and Get Results)
David Meerman Scott (who pioneered the practice) gives you the real lowdown on how to inject your ideas into a breaking news story to generate tons of media coverage for your organization. Discover how newsjacking can transform your public relations, how easy it can be, and how you can master the process.
Panel
Influencer Marketing Panel
When an influencer campaign is the right strategy, and how do you identify the key influencers for your industry or campaign? This session answers those questions and provides many practical insights into setting campaign goals, negotiating with influencers, and making the most of your influencer engagements.
Perfecting Your Pitch
Panel
Pitching in Tough Media Environments
Fake news. Media distrust. Shrinking newsroom staffs… Welcome to the toughest pitching environment that PR pros have ever faced. Watch the panel discussion to learn how top PR professionals are adapting. Join Curtis Sparrer, Shalon Roth, Frank Strong, and Sangeetha Sarma to learn what you can do to make yourself relevant to journalists.
Journalist Panel
Journalists Tell All: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2019
You want your stories in front of the eyes and ears that matter most to you and your organization, and most PR folks know that successfully pitching and working with journalists is one of the best ways of getting them there. So how do you go about building relationships and scoring pitches with journalists? We figured why not let them tell you themselves?
Tiffany Guarnaccia
Resonating with Today’s Tech Journalists: Techniques and Tips to Stand Out
TechCrunch, Wired, TNW… Yes, tech journalism is one of the most crowded and fast-moving arenas. So how do you cut through the noise to earn coverage in this industry? You have to understand the tech newsroom and what tech reporters want from PR pros. Learn from Tiffany Guarnaccia how her agency has been able to perform in this highly competitive landscape.
Brain Kelley
The Art of Pitching 2.0
How do you break through when you have no prior relationship with your target journalists? How do you escalate your efforts to get their attention without making enemies? Brian Kelley shares the three most important elements to become a media pitch master. Put yourself on the path to sustainable earned media success and learn how to navigate some of the more challenging pitching scenarios.
Tools, Tactics & Tricks
Katie Paine
Upgrade Your Earned Media Strategy with Intelligent PR Measurement
You can’t manage what you don’t measure, and Katie Paine is THE measurement expert when it comes to public relations. Discover how you can track your results to stop making stupid mistakes, and learn what really moves the needle in your industry.
Martin Lyster
PR Technology and the Earned Media Opportunities of Tomorrow
The CEO of Agility PR Solutions sits down with us for a one-on-one interview, addressing how PR tech has changed in the past few years, and the revealing the alarming changes that are quickly approaching. Learn how these tectonic shifts will impact the industry, and what you can do to stay ahead of the curve.
Kyle Villeneuve
Getting the Most Out of Your Media Database and Outreach Platform
Ahh PR software. It can be a pain or a powerhouse, depending on whether or not you know how to get the most out of it. Join this session to get pro-tips on how to leverage your media database and/or outreach platform for massive results. Get time saving tricks and hacks to streamline your research and outreach. Learn the easiest ways to find more outlets, journalists, and influencers who want to cover your stories.
Stephen Waddington
AI and Earned Media
AI enables software to perform difficult tasks, and has the capability to disrupt industries. This presents both a threat and an opportunity for public relations professionals looking to generate earned media coverage for themselves and their clients. Join Stephen Waddington to learn how you can exploit the opportunity and safeguard against the threats.
…and more to come!
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Who is this event for?
This event is for you if…
- you work in public relations or communications
- you are a student aiming for a career in one of these fields
- you are a marketer, business owner, or anyone looking to raise profile by gaining media coverage
Whether you’re just starting out in your career, or a seasoned professional looking to learn the secrets of the masters, you’re in the right place!
When and where does this summit take place?
The summit content will be available online as of August 22nd, 2019. It’s 100% online, so it’s happening wherever you are (so long as you have an internet connection!
How does a virtual summit work?
Step 1: Register for Earned Media Mastery Summit
Step 2: Browse through our speakers and sessions and choose your favorites
Step 3: Come back on August 22nd to gain access to all content and watch to your heart’s content!
How do I watch the sessions?
Easy! Just log into the membership area, decide which sessions you want to watch and press play!
What does ‘lifetime access’ really mean?
It means that you’ll have access to all the content for the lifetime of the program. As long as we support the summit site, you’ll be able to log in and access the content. If we ever decide to take it down, it will be because so much time has passed that the content is no longer relevant. Not only that, you’ll get advance notice, and be given the chance to download copies of any material you want to keep. And we guarantee that we’ll keep the site active at minimum until December 31, 2019.
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This is the easiest most affordable way to get unlimited lifetime access to content that we guarantee will breathe new life into your earned media and media relations work!
We’re so excited for you to join us! August 22nd will be here before you know it, and until then, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for updates on speakers, sessions, and more.
See you in the summit!
Agility PR Solutions team
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Presented by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter, the Earned Media Mastery virtual summit brings together the best in the business to share their insights in a collection of panel discussions, presentations, and interviews about all things earned media. Sessions will cover topics ranging from crafting stories the media can’t resist, to the art of pitching in an increasingly tricky media landscape, to proving the impact of media relations efforts, and lots more.
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